As dozens of Mexican fintech startups wait for licenses under the country’s Fintech Law, others, such as Flink, Cacao and Oyster, have changed direction as a result of a rejection by the regulator
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Payments and alliances: BBVA’s strategy to continue growing in LatAm
BBVA sees its Openpay gateway opening up new markets for the Spanish banking group while alliances with store chains and fintechs spur adoption of its payment solutions
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Financial supermarkets in Chile: Ripley tests remittances and Bice microcredit
Executives from Chek and Go Bice explain how these digital platforms have leveraged their parent banks’ product offerings and other advantages of being part of financial group
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Argentina’s MODO steps up payment integration and explores BNPL
MODO, a white label wallet used by most banks in Argentina, is working on an “encapsulated” payment product that will offer a plug and play experience, says the company
Friday Briefing: Peru plans Pix-style payments system
This week, we start with an exclusive about Peru’s plans for a Pix-inspired instant payment system. Plus, Falabella and Santander discuss BNPL profitability, and Ualá enters the segment via an acquisition.
Crypto remittances? Wise says not for now
Converting cryptocurrencies into a stable, everyday means of payment is an emerging challenge for fintechs. And until that becomes a reality, using crypto assets to move money across borders is not yet an option for remittance company Wise. The British fintech,...
Stock market, Acquisitions, Internationalization: Covalto’s route to growth in the fintech arena
David Poritz, co-CEO of Mexico’s Covalto, outlines the SME-focused fintech’s next steps and its acquisition plans, with a view to regional expansion in 2023.
Friday Briefing: Fun finance for Gen Z
This week, with a panel of experts we analyze the strategies of banks and fintechs that want to attract Gen Z users. Also, IDB Group and Davivienda issue a blockchain bond in Colombia, and in Mexico two new fintechs receive operating licenses.
Argentine banks, Chilean banks, Digital lending, E-commerce, Ecosistemas de pago, Mexican banks, Peruvian banks,
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Banks want a slice of BNPL but the challenge is to reach retailers
Peru’s BCP and Argentina’s Banco Galicia are among the banks keen to lead the expansion of the buy now, pay later model in Latin America.
Friday Briefing: Digital credit takes off in Argentina
This week we analyze the growth of digital credit in Argentina with a spotlight on Naranja X. In addition, Covalto prepares to list on Nasdaq through a SPAC, Kushki buys a Mexican acquirer, and Pomelo expands its Series A round.
Friday Briefing: The latest from Febraban Tech
Today we bring you special coverage of Febraban Tech in Brazil. Plus, Nubank gets a financial license in Colombia, Clara gets a credit line and Colombia Fintech names a new president.
Bice aims to become Chile’s leading BaaS provider
Fresh from launching its Banking as a Service operation, Bice now wants to promote embedded finance and take advantage of Open Banking in Chile
Friday Briefing: Colombia moves ahead with Open Finance
This week, we analyze the uneven pace of Open Finance’s advance in LatAm. Also, Mexico’s Yaydoo was acquired by Paystand, while Nequi was licensed as a financing company in Colombia.
Brazilian banks, Challenger banks, Digital channels, Digital lending, Ecosistemas de pago, Financial inclusion,
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The most-used digital wallets in LatAm
Digital wallets are gaining users across Latin America. Here are the 8 LatAm digital wallets with 10 million+ registered users in the region
Five major brands that branched into fintech
Will everything be fintech? We look at five big Latin American businesses that have turned their hand to finance: Rappi, Magazine Luiza, Didi, Oxxo and Habi
Friday Briefing: Argentina: Bye-bye ank and hello YOY
This week, Itaú shut its digital wallet in Argentina, ank, and Chinese lender ICBC launched one of its own, YOY. In addition, Mexico’s Klar buys an artificial intelligence company and BCI starts operations in Peru.
Smart POS: Paytechs explore new frontiers beyond payments
Payment fintechs are looking to multifunctional point-of-sale terminals as allies to set themselves apart in a highly competitive market
Friday Briefing: BNPL under pressure
This week, we analyze the future of BNPL from Kueski’s perspective, PicPay Bank gets the green light in Brazil and Itaú acquires a digital broker. In addition, Mercado Pago obtains a credit line from Goldman Sachs.
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Fintech pivots: How Mexico’s Fintech Law has sparked strategic shifts for startups
As dozens of Mexican fintech startups wait for licenses under the country’s Fintech Law, others, such as Flink, Cacao and Oyster, have changed direction as a result of a rejection by the regulator
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Payments and alliances: BBVA’s strategy to continue growing in LatAm
BBVA sees its Openpay gateway opening up new markets for the Spanish banking group while alliances with store chains and fintechs spur adoption of its payment solutions
Payments and alliances: BBVA’s strategy to continue growing in LatAm
BBVA sees its Openpay gateway opening up new markets for the Spanish banking group while alliances with store chains and fintechs spur adoption of its payment solutions
Financial supermarkets in Chile: Ripley tests remittances and Bice microcredit
Executives from Chek and Go Bice explain how these digital platforms have leveraged their parent banks’ product offerings and other advantages of being part of financial group
Argentina’s MODO steps up payment integration and explores BNPL
MODO, a white label wallet used by most banks in Argentina, is working on an “encapsulated” payment product that will offer a plug and play experience, says the company
Friday Briefing: Peru plans Pix-style payments system
This week, we start with an exclusive about Peru’s plans for a Pix-inspired instant payment system. Plus, Falabella and Santander discuss BNPL profitability, and Ualá enters the segment via an acquisition.
Crypto remittances? Wise says not for now
Converting cryptocurrencies into a stable, everyday means of payment is an emerging challenge for fintechs. And until that becomes a reality, using crypto assets to move money across borders is not yet an option for remittance company Wise. The British fintech,...
Stock market, Acquisitions, Internationalization: Covalto’s route to growth in the fintech arena
David Poritz, co-CEO of Mexico’s Covalto, outlines the SME-focused fintech’s next steps and its acquisition plans, with a view to regional expansion in 2023.
Friday Briefing: Fun finance for Gen Z
This week, with a panel of experts we analyze the strategies of banks and fintechs that want to attract Gen Z users. Also, IDB Group and Davivienda issue a blockchain bond in Colombia, and in Mexico two new fintechs receive operating licenses.
Argentine banks, Chilean banks, Digital lending, E-commerce, Ecosistemas de pago, Mexican banks, Peruvian banks,
Post
Banks want a slice of BNPL but the challenge is to reach retailers
Peru’s BCP and Argentina’s Banco Galicia are among the banks keen to lead the expansion of the buy now, pay later model in Latin America.
Friday Briefing: Digital credit takes off in Argentina
This week we analyze the growth of digital credit in Argentina with a spotlight on Naranja X. In addition, Covalto prepares to list on Nasdaq through a SPAC, Kushki buys a Mexican acquirer, and Pomelo expands its Series A round.
Friday Briefing: The latest from Febraban Tech
Today we bring you special coverage of Febraban Tech in Brazil. Plus, Nubank gets a financial license in Colombia, Clara gets a credit line and Colombia Fintech names a new president.